EPISODE 197
Stroke & Mental Health Awareness Month 2022
Episode Notes
Summary
May is not only Stroke Awareness Month, but also Mental Health Awareness Month so in this episode, we’re chatting about the mental health impact strokes can have on survivors. Joe and our producer (and his partner) Felice talk about how Joe copes with mental health post-stroke and what tools he uses including humor. Plus, they touch on how stroke is represented in pop culture like in the classic episode of Seinfeld called The Alternate Side. How do you cope with mental health post-stroke or brain injury? Please share on our socials!
Transcript
Links Mentioned
Credits
If you’re a brain injury survivor who would like help embracing your new normal and get more support through recovery, go to www.YouSoRock.coach
Co-hosted
Editor
Marcellus Wesley
About the Guest
Octavia’s life changed dramatically when she found out she had a rare congenital brain disease, characterized by a cerebral arteriovenous malformation. This went unknown until it hemorrhaged in 2012. Luckily, she survived to tell her story. Octavia currently lives and works in Chicago and is active in the survivor community. She created the blog – nomadicaffeine.com – to highlight “life after” for young survivors.
💡Fun Fact:
For a long time, I wouldn’t drive with my right shoe on.
🤓Nerdom:
Books & Music!
Joe Borges
Joe is a podcast host, blogger, personal mentor and mindset coach. His mission is to create community and support for stroke and brain injury survivors through his podcast, The NeuroNerds, his blog JoeSoRocks and his YouSoRock coaching program.
Lauren Manzano
Felice LaZae
Felice LaZae is a producer, singer/songwriter, and performer. Her work is featured by Forbes, Rolling Stone, Vogue, Vice, The Grammys, and ESPN. She has collaborated with companies including Avid Technology, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Logitech, and Airbnb.
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